A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6779260 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 51102761 epoch_slot_no: 385961 block_no: 6779083 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 58186 time: 2022-01-20 08:57:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebdea4b1a3b39e815f7b7d1dd64f21e46793bdc0b652e38ea4fb9b686bc6e5c8Block Operator
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